Thousand Buyers Attend Amarillo Panhandle Market Week Showings
Buyers from 75 towns in Texas New Mexico Colorado Kansas and Oklahoma including about 1000 apparel shoppers by 2 pm today visited the top floors of the Herring Hotel for the second day of Panhandle Market Week exhibitors displayed spring and summer lines. The event organized for a three day run draws national attention with plans for a fall market week being discussed by exhibitors. Tomorrow marks the final day of the spring show.
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Texans Push for Tidelands Title in Federal Dispute
Texas Attorney General Price Daniel and Nebraska AG Walter R. Johnson urged Congress to grant clear title to tidelands oil and gas, arguing state ownership upholds rights against federal overreach. Governors Lane Jester Warren backed state control as hearings began on a bill to establish state title to a three mile coastal strip.
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Birth of George Washington Jr in Downey California
George Washington Jr. weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces at birth to Mr. and Mrs. George Washington of Downey California. The father, born February 22, is descended from an uncle of the first president. The report notes a duplicate line and garbled copy but confirms the birth details and family connection.
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Southern senators threaten tactics over Truman civil rights push
The Dixie bloc voices anger as they weigh filibuster risks and possible removal of Truman and Wallace from ballots. They warn of political crossfire if civil rights bills advance, noting a secret Senate poll and Republican pressure.
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Box resembling bomb found near Commons in London
Police report a small crude bomb like box found today in a building opposite the House of Commons. The colonial office building houses part of the colonial office. The device is said to contain batteries and wiring and will be examined by home office experts.
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Man Dies Of Traffic Injuries In Amarillo
Authorities report Abram N. Alvarado, about 36, died at 11:50 a.m. at St Anthony's Hospital from injuries suffered when struck by a truck driven by Andrew Hinvaty, 30, in the 100 block of North East Fifth. Alvarado, described as familiar to locals and about four feet tall, had lived at 1700 Cleveland. The body was taken to Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
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Chase Bullish Over Decline
The commodity market faced a decline described as both health and inevitable by Stuart Chase this morning, signaling cautious investor sentiment and a potentially longer adjustment period ahead.
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Czech Reds Rise in Prague Armed Police March
In Prague on February 23 AP reports Communists seeking greater power massed security police before government buildings and embassies. The Czech National Socialist Party HQ, one of three coalition withdrawals, was seized by police armed with sub machine guns. opposition speeches were at least partly stifled.
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Economist Sees Truman Edge In 1948 Vote
The interview notes economist Chase predicting Truman favored if party is same but says Stassen has imagination and that Eisenhower dropping out surprised him. He cites broad risks like Russian policy, recession or crop failure that could shift the race. He warns of a leadership vacuum in both parties and mentions Wallace. See MR. CHASE Page 2.
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Nickie the fox terrier leaps to chase cats up tree
A 114-year-old fox terrier named Nickie watches cats around Par sons Kane spitting and jeering. After a while he learns to leap, chasing them into a tree. He dives after them and clambers six feet high to perch in a tree crotch.
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Pigeons Stoke Prague Crowd as Communist Crisis Unfolds
In Prague the crowd cheered as supporters carried a foe of the German occupation from a car to party headquarters while police, led by Communist ministers, arrested anti Reds. Pigeons shot daily to curb nuisance and stew supply. The political crisis deepened after 12 anti Communist ministers quit Gottwald's coalition.
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Amarillo Weather Forecast Turbulent Cold Front Moves In
A NW wind ushers in a cold front across the Panhandle with freezing rain and snow flurries. Amarillo expects cloudy skies and south winds turning NW, with highs near 61 and a low around 30 tonight. Driving may be hazardous but no major icing expected. Some flight delays reported but operations largely on schedule.
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Truman Proposes Tighter Rent Law and Housing Plan
President Truman urged a 14 month stronger rent control law and extended housing aid in a message to Congress. He called for a long term program to produce a million dwellings a year and outlined five goals to stabilize rents, boost home building, and aid low income families.
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Pilot Rescued in Gulf Recovers Rapidly
Esteban de Leon a Mexican pilot rescued after nine days drifting on a rubber raft in the Gulf of Mexico was reported recuperating rapidly in Brownsville. He was still weak but said he could not eat enough to satisfy his hunger. Physicians deemed his physical condition normal. His companion, plane pilot Neil Womack of Brownsville, jumped from the raft delirious three days after the crash.
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Brady McCoy Wins Weekly News Tip Contest
Brady McCoy receives the top prize in a weekly News Tip contest with a $5 award for naming the best tip. A $3,500 check story about a girl delaying cash due to terms appears in the tips, along with second and third prize notices to Mrs. William H. Cooper and Mrs. Charles Putnam for burglar and found money tips. Additional tip contributors are listed with various addresses, and all checks are mailed.
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Weather Summary for Amarillo and West Texas Regions
The charted forecast notes cloudy conditions with strong south winds and moderate temperatures in Amarillo today, then a shift to northwest winds tonight with freezing rain and snow flurries. Tuesday remains cloudy and colder with much colder Tuesday night. Highs near 61 today and 38 tomorrow, lows around 30 tonight and 29 tomorrow.
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